Cosmtic uses
Blood purifier and beauty enhancer Neem is highly anti-bacterial and
therefore the neem leaves have been used for centuries to make anti-bacterial
washes and poultices. Use the neem leaves extract in face packs, body wraps, and for
acne prone skin. Add to (mild) scrubs for skin problems such as eczema and
psoriasis. Use in a gardeners hand scrub with corn meal to provide
anti-bacterial cleansing after working in the soil. The neem oil is used in hair dressings; resin is added to skin lotions.

The margosa oil is used for burning and for hydrogenation. Neem tree is
considered a good purifier of air due to its large leaf area. Oil cake,
obtained from neem seeds, is used as a fertiliser and manure. Neem leaves are used to
repel insects and to preserve woollens. Extract of neem tree leaves is used in soaps.

For acne relief try mixing Neem and Sandalwood in equal proportions and
apply this paste to the affected area. For dandruff relief heat coconut oil
and add a bit of Neem. Apply to scalp once a week

SPECIFIC USES OF NEEM

Skin Conditions
Neem tree including neem tree seeds and neem tree leaves has an almost magical effect on chronic skin conditions that fail to respond to conventional treatments. Acne, psoriasis, eczema, and ringworm are conditions that are effectively treated by a Neem preparation.

Hair and Nails
Scalp conditions like dandruff, scaling and even hair loss improve with
Neem products. Yellow or brittle nails, caused by the presence of yeast or
fungi, are normalised by the use of Neem tree seeds and leaves.

Teeth and Gums
Neem mouth rinse is very effective in the treatment of infections, tooth
decay, bleeding and sore gums. A mouthwash, using Neem oil, has been used at
my practice for the treatment of mouth ulcers.